If you enjoy simple homemade skincare recipes, this Clove + Vaseline Beauty Balm from the video is an easy treatment made from a clove-infused petroleum jelly base.
In the video, the clove Vaseline is transferred into a bowl and stirred until it develops a smooth, glossy, golden balm-like consistency. The finished mixture is designed primarily as a rich moisture-sealing treatment for dry, rough, or mature-looking skin.
The basic idea is:
Clove-Infused Vaseline → Mix Until Smooth → Apply as a Moisturizing Balm
🌿 What You Need
Based on the preparation shown in the video, the main ingredient is:
- Clove-infused petroleum jelly (Vaseline + cloves)
If you don’t already have clove-infused Vaseline prepared, a small homemade version can start with:
- 2 tablespoons petroleum jelly
- 5–10 whole cloves
You will also need:
- Small clean bowl
- Clean spoon
- Clean cosmetic jar with lid
🧴 Why Use Petroleum Jelly?
Petroleum jelly is the moisturizing foundation of this recipe.
Its main benefit comes from being an occlusive. Instead of adding large amounts of water to the skin, it forms a protective layer that helps reduce moisture loss.
This makes it particularly useful when skin feels:
Dry • Rough • Tight • Flaky • Dehydrated
When used as the final step of a nighttime routine, petroleum jelly can help skin retain moisture for several hours.
🌿 What Do Cloves Add?
Cloves naturally contain aromatic plant compounds, particularly eugenol.
This is why cloves frequently appear in traditional DIY beauty recipes.
However, cloves are also relatively potent. For facial skincare, a stronger concentration isn’t necessarily better.
Keeping the preparation mild and performing a patch test are important.
🥣 How to Make Clove + Vaseline Beauty Balm
Step 1 – Prepare the Clove Vaseline
The video begins with a small jar labeled as Clove Vaseline.
For a homemade version, place approximately 2 tablespoons of petroleum jelly into a clean container and add several whole cloves.
Rather than grinding the cloves, keep them whole.
⏳ Step 2 – Allow the Cloves to Sit in the Vaseline
Let the cloves remain in contact with the petroleum jelly.
The mixture may gradually develop a warmer color and clove aroma.
For facial use, avoid trying to create an excessively strong clove preparation.
🥣 Step 3 – Transfer the Balm to a Bowl
As demonstrated in the video, transfer the prepared clove-infused petroleum jelly into a clean glass bowl.
This makes it easier to mix thoroughly.
🥄 Step 4 – Stir the Mixture
Use a clean spoon to stir the balm.
The video shows the mixture becoming increasingly uniform as it is stirred.
Continue mixing until there are no obvious uneven areas.
✨ Step 5 – Mix Until Smooth and Glossy
After thorough stirring, the finished balm should have a:
Smooth → Silky → Glossy → Thick, Spreadable Texture
The video shows the finished mixture stretching slowly from the spoon, indicating a rich balm consistency rather than a watery cream.
🫙 Step 6 – Store in a Clean Jar
Transfer the finished balm into a small, clean cosmetic container.
Keep the lid tightly closed and avoid introducing water into the product.
🌙 How to Use Clove + Vaseline Balm
This type of rich balm works best as the final step of an evening skincare routine.
Start with clean skin.
Then follow:
Cleanse → Hydrating Product → Moisturizer → Thin Layer of Clove + Vaseline Balm
Take only a pea-sized amount or less and warm it between your fingertips.
Gently press it over areas that tend to become dry.
You don’t need a thick layer.
👩🦳 Where Can You Use It?
The balm may be particularly useful on dry areas such as:
- Cheeks
- Hands
- Elbows
- Knees
- Heels
- Other rough patches
Because facial skin is more sensitive, patch testing is particularly important before using a clove-containing preparation over the entire face.
✨ Potential Benefits
💧 1. Helps Lock In Moisture
This is the most reliable benefit of the recipe.
Petroleum jelly creates a barrier over the skin that helps reduce water loss.
Applying it after moisturizer can therefore help maintain hydration overnight.
✨ 2. Helps Dry Skin Feel Softer
When dry skin loses moisture, it can become rough and uncomfortable.
A thin layer of petroleum jelly can help the surface feel:
Softer → Smoother → More Supple
🌿 3. Adds a Botanical Clove Component
Cloves provide naturally occurring aromatic compounds, including eugenol.
This gives the recipe its distinctive botanical character compared with using plain petroleum jelly.
🌟 4. Can Improve the Appearance of Dry Texture
Dryness often makes fine surface lines and rough texture appear more prominent.
Once the skin is well moisturized, it may temporarily look:
Smoother + Plumper + Fresher + More Radiant
This is a moisturizing effect rather than permanent wrinkle removal.
🌙 5. Works Well as an Overnight Moisture-Sealing Balm
Petroleum jelly can feel shiny or heavy during the daytime.
At night, however, that rich texture makes it convenient as a final moisture-sealing layer.
Apply it before sleeping and cleanse normally the following morning.
👩🦳 6. Particularly Useful for Dry or Mature-Looking Skin
Skin often becomes drier with age, so richer moisturizing products can become useful.
This type of balm primarily addresses:
Dryness • Roughness • Flakiness • Tightness • Loss of softness
📅 How Often Should You Use It?
Because this version contains cloves, don’t immediately begin using it every night.
Start with:
2–3 nights per week
and observe how your skin responds.
If you have combination skin, apply it only to areas that need additional moisture rather than covering your entire face.
💡 Tips for Better Results
Apply it after moisturizer
The balm works best as a sealing step, rather than as your only source of hydration.
Think:
Hydrate → Moisturize → Seal
Use only a tiny amount
More petroleum jelly doesn’t necessarily mean better results.
A very thin layer is generally enough.
Don’t scrub your skin with cloves
If whole cloves remain in your preparation, don’t remove them and rub them directly over your face.
Use sunscreen during the day
For maintaining healthy-looking skin and reducing premature visible aging, daily sun protection is considerably more important than any single DIY beauty treatment.
🫙 Storage
Because this recipe is essentially oil-based and doesn’t require adding water, it is simpler to store than many homemade creams.
Still, good hygiene matters.
Keep the finished balm in a:
Clean + Dry + Tightly Closed Container
Keep water out of the jar and use clean, dry fingers or a cosmetic spatula.
Preparing small batches is preferable to modifying an entire container of Vaseline.
Discard it if you notice an unusual change in smell, appearance, or texture.
⚠️ Important Safety Note About Cloves
Cloves contain potent aromatic compounds and may irritate sensitive skin.
Always patch test first.
Apply a tiny amount to a limited area and stop using it if you develop persistent:
- Burning
- Redness
- Itching
- Swelling
- Irritation
Avoid applying the balm around the eyes or on broken or irritated skin.
Also, don’t substitute concentrated clove essential oil for whole cloves simply to make the recipe stronger. Essential oil is far more concentrated and requires appropriate cosmetic dilution.
🌿 Recipe at a Glance
INGREDIENTS
🧴 2 tbsp petroleum jelly
🌿 5–10 whole cloves
PREPARATION
Combine cloves with petroleum jelly → Allow them to infuse → Transfer the balm to a bowl → Stir thoroughly → Mix until smooth and glossy → Store in a clean, dry jar.
HOW TO USE
Cleanse → Moisturize → Apply a pea-sized amount or less → Gently spread over dry areas → Leave overnight.
MAIN BENEFITS
💧 Helps reduce moisture loss
✨ Helps dry skin feel softer and smoother
🌿 Adds a botanical clove component
🌟 Helps moisturized skin appear more supple and radiant
🌙 Works as a rich overnight moisture-sealing balm
👩🦳 Particularly useful for dry or mature-looking skin
✨ Final Thoughts
This Clove + Vaseline Beauty Balm is a straightforward DIY recipe built around the moisturizing properties of petroleum jelly:
Clove-Infused Vaseline → Stir Until Creamy → Apply a Thin Layer at Night
Its most practical benefit is helping seal moisture into dry skin, which can leave the skin feeling softer and looking smoother by morning.
Rather than expecting dramatic anti-aging or “Botox-like” effects, use it as a simple overnight moisturizing balm. Keep the clove concentration mild, make a small batch, and patch test before regular facial use.
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